Mexican sunflower

Mexican Sunflower 'Torch' (Tithonia rotundifolia), Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

Also called the Sun of Mexico, the Mexican Sunflower 'Torch' offers a flamboyant bloom with its scarlet orange flowers perched on slender stems reaching up to 2 meters in height.

Its long flowering period from July to September brightens the garden while attracting a wide variety of pollinators, including butterflies, bees, bumblebees and hummingbirds. Easy to grow, this vigorous annual flourishes in beds as well as seasonal hedges.

Characteristics of the variety:

Type : Annual
Height : Up to 2 meters
Flowering : July to September
Flower color : Scarlet orange
Attraction : Honey (butterflies, bees, bumblebees, hummingbirds)
Soil : Rich and well drained
Quantity per sachet : ±50 seeds
Origin : Organic seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Vegetable Garden

Cultivation method

This sunflower appreciates full sun and rich, well-drained soil .

Sowing can be done indoors 4 to 8 weeks before the last frost, followed by transplanting when the outdoor temperature is above 10°C. It is also possible to sow it directly in the open ground once the risk of frost has passed.

Seeds should be buried 6 mm deep, with a spacing of 60 cm between plants, ensuring optimum growth and good stem development.

With ideal conditions, germination reaches 82% (December 2024) , guaranteeing generous flowering throughout the summer.

Use and special features:

With its vibrant flowers and large size, 'Torch' is perfect for imposing beds, flowering hedges and gardens promoting biodiversity. Much appreciated by hummingbirds and butterflies, it creates a haven for pollinating wildlife.

A spectacular, hardy and bright sunflower, ideal for bringing an exotic and vibrant touch to the garden!